Adriatic Blenny

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Microlipophrys adriaticus

Adriatic Blenny, a reference photo
Photo: Etrusko25 · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

The Adriatic blenny, Microlipophrys adriaticus, is a species of combtooth blenny widespread in the Mediterranean Sea, the Adriatic Sea and the Aegean Sea, also known from the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea. This species grows to a length of 4 centimetres (1.6 in) TL.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Adriatic Blenny being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Actinopterygii
Order
Blenniiformes
Family
Blenniidae
Species
Microlipophrys adriaticus

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